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as in clusters
a number of things considered as a unit
a clot of daisies occupied one corner of the flower bed
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2
as in clumps
a small uneven mass
clots of dirt that were flung up by the horses' hooves
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3
as in morons
British
a stupid person
was of the opinion that most of the people running for parliament were clots
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as in blocks
to prevent passage through by filling with something
phone lines clotted by Internet traffic
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as in gels
to turn from a liquid into a substance resembling jelly
scabs form over cuts when your blood starts to clot
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Recent Examples of clots
Jyoti Madhusoodanan, Scientific American, 16 Dec. 2025
McKesson never questioned her genetics – or considered 23andMe – until a team of surgeons performed an urgent, open-heart procedure in 2022 to remove clots from her heart and lungs.
—Chelsea Bailey, CNN Money, 25 Oct. 2025
Types After a cut or injury, the body normally forms clots to stop the bleeding.
—Health, 21 Sep. 2025
For some patients who cannot move or have more limited mobility, external devices or compression stockings can help prevent clots as well.
—Paul Sisson, Mercury News, 8 Sep. 2025
Even short periods of convalescence, from one to three days, increase the likelihood of a condition called deep venous thrombosis, which can cause clots to break loose in the extremities and travel through the bloodstream, passing through the heart and lodging in the lungs.
—Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Sep. 2025
Proteins and lipids and organic clots of fish scales.
—Charna Flam, People.com, 25 Aug. 2025
Clotting factors, which are proteins in the blood, work with platelets to form clots.
—Beth Warren, The Tennessean, 21 Aug. 2025
For clots that persist and cause ongoing swelling, procedures like angioplasty and stenting help doctors physically open the vein or remove the obstruction.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 15 Aug. 2025
Noun
This process wrecks kidney and heart tissue, causing the heart to enlarge and blood vessels to become stiffer, impeding circulation and setting the stage for clots.
—Jyoti Madhusoodanan, Scientific American, 16 Dec. 2025
McKesson never questioned her genetics – or considered 23andMe – until a team of surgeons performed an urgent, open-heart procedure in 2022 to remove clots from her heart and lungs.
—Chelsea Bailey, CNN Money, 25 Oct. 2025
Types After a cut or injury, the body normally forms clots to stop the bleeding.
—Health, 21 Sep. 2025
For some patients who cannot move or have more limited mobility, external devices or compression stockings can help prevent clots as well.
—Paul Sisson, Mercury News, 8 Sep. 2025
Even short periods of convalescence, from one to three days, increase the likelihood of a condition called deep venous thrombosis, which can cause clots to break loose in the extremities and travel through the bloodstream, passing through the heart and lodging in the lungs.
—Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Sep. 2025
Proteins and lipids and organic clots of fish scales.
—Charna Flam, People.com, 25 Aug. 2025
Clotting factors, which are proteins in the blood, work with platelets to form clots.
—Beth Warren, The Tennessean, 21 Aug. 2025
For clots that persist and cause ongoing swelling, procedures like angioplasty and stenting help doctors physically open the vein or remove the obstruction.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 15 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for clots
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Whether decked out in clusters of large spherical blossoms or enchanting lacecap flowers, there’s a perfect hydrangea for nearly every yard—whether drenched in sun or cloaked in shade—and every gardener's personality.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
5 Nov. 2025
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Scrolling social feeds reveals a relentless parade of fireplace mantels draped in plaid and velvet, clusters of vintage nutcrackers beneath dark-wood shelves, and tablescapes positively roaring with holiday maximalism.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
4 Nov. 2025
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Rake It Flat After clearing out the weeds and plant debris from your beds, use a rake to smooth the soil and break up any clumps of dirt.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Nov. 2025
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People with Alzheimer’s tend to have clumps of proteins called amyloid plaques that accumulate around the brain cells.—
Carrie Madormo,
Verywell Health,
6 Nov. 2025
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Overwhelmingly, though, the most common response was to seek confirmation of their suspicions that Daniel Graham and Adam Carruthers were morons.—
Rosa Lyster,
Harpers Magazine,
30 Dec. 2025
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There are worse things than watching Black, Rudd, and Zahn play three gormless morons on a mid-life misadventure, but almost every scene and setpiece is constructed with a haphazardness that blunders away their charm.—
David Ehrlich,
IndieWire,
23 Dec. 2025
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The order now blocks a previous ruling by a Rhode Island judge that required the payments to be paid out by Friday night, NBC News notes.—
Deputy News Editor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Nov. 2025
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If the customer does not recognize the purchase, the bank blocks the transaction.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
5 Nov. 2025
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Each garment, which is rich in detail, is produced by hand in small batches at their atelier in Bombay.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
7 Nov. 2025
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With 40 grind settings and a 300 gram bean hopper, this electric grinder is capable of handling grinding for larger batches.—
Jack Byram,
Architectural Digest,
7 Nov. 2025
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Once that’s been melted to water, larger chunks of the ice slough off much more easily.—
Andrew P. Collins,
The Drive,
8 Jan. 2026
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If large stuck-on food chunks remain, carefully scrape them off with a razor blade, being mindful not to scratch the stovetop.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
7 Jan. 2026
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Can't believe that after 10 years of us basing our most damning investigations on cell phone data, these idiots are still doing it.—
Sam Stevenson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Nov. 2025
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That's the deterrent for the idiots.—
Kirsten Fiscus,
Nashville Tennessean,
11 Nov. 2025
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Don't tail large vehicles closely - Trucks or buses can kick up a water spray that obstructs visibility.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
6 Jan. 2026
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Don't tail large vehicles closely - Trucks or buses can kick up a water spray that obstructs visibility.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Oct. 2025
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“Clots.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clots. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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